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Monday, December 3, 2012

ANNOUNCING OUR WINTER SESSIONOur Winter Session will be January 30th - May 8th (No class March 25-29). Each class will hold fourteen lessons and will be held at the Dove Library. Class sizes are limited, so register soon!

Family Music for Babies and Toddlers(Newborn - 3 Years)Participate with your child for 30 minutes each week in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments. These weekly classes are action-filled for toddlers - full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning - and their parents. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement through four wonder-filled semesters.

WEDNESDAY 12-12:30AMTuition $120

Preschool Music Class (Ages 3-5)Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities involving the four seasons (40 minute class). Developed to build attention and self-expression, activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement and storytelling. This class nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context.

WEDNESDAY 12:40-1:20PMTuition $140

Girls' Performance Show Choir (Ages 7-12) FULL!*Sound System Kids is proud to present the opportunity for children to participate in show choir. This performing group will meet weekly to learn songs and dances that will be performed at the semester's end. Girls will enhance their ensemble singing and dancing skills, gain confidence in performing, and learn to work together as a team. Vocal technique and music education will be emphasized during rehearsals. Performances will be held in May. In past semesters, this group has performed at the Dove Library Auditorium, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and Balboa Park's December Nights.

Please
include check payable to Sound System Kids, Name of Class, Student's
Name, Student's Age, Address, Phone Number, and E-mail Address. Space
is limited, so please e-mail us at info@soundsystemkids.org to let us
know your registration is in the mail. *If you have a boy who is interested in a program such as this, please e-mail us at info@soundsystemkids.org to
be put on an interest list. As soon as there is enough interest, we
will start a Boys' Performance Show Choir. There will also be a co-ed
choir beginning next fall.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

We are extremely excited to announce that our show choir is performing at Balboa Park's December Nights! December Nights is the biggest holiday event in San Diego. Within one and half days, Balboa Park expects 300,000 people to attend this event. For more details about December Nights click here. Our kids are thrilled to participate in this amazing opportunity.

Also, check back on December 1st when we will announce our Winter Semester schedule and registration will begin. Our winter semester will begin in January. Space is limited so sign up early to secure your spot.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Giacoletti Music School has been a big support of our program! Thank you to them for providing facilities for our Musical Theater Summer Camp!

Giacoletti Music offers some great keyboard classes for young children taught by our very own Ms. Wendy! The classes encompass singing, rhythm training, ear training, note reading, and key board skills in a fun and engaging way. They have try-it classes beginning October 29th where you can sign up for one month and see what the program is like before committing to an entire semester. Check out the details here.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

These are photos from our Musical Theater Summer Camp dress rehearsal! We had so much fun! In five rehearsals, these kids put on an amazing fully licensed musical with lights, mics, props, and staging. Every child sang a solo, had lines, and sang and danced in group numbers. They were fantastic and we loved teaching each and every one of them!

* We will accept up to (4) six year olds into this program. Please e-mail us before registering a six year old to make sure there is still room. Family Music for Babies and Toddlers(Newborn - 3 Years)
Participate with your child for 30 minutes each week in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments. These weekly classes are action-filled for toddlers - full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning - and their parents. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement through four wonder-filled semesters.

TUESDAYS 1:30-2PM
Carlsbad Dove Library Meeting Room
Tuition $100

Register Here:
Student's Name

Student's Age

Preschool Music Class (Ages 3-5)Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities involving the four seasons (40 minute class). Developed to build attention and self-expression, activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement and storytelling. This class nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context.

TUESDAYS 2:10-2:50PM
Carlsbad Dove Library Meeting Room
Tuition $120

Register Here:
Student's Name

Student's Age

Children's Performance Show Choir (Ages 7-12)*Sound System Kids is proud to present the opportunity for children to participate in show choir. This performing group will meet weekly to learn songs and dances that will be performed at the semester's end. Boys and girls will enhance their ensemble singing and dancing skills, gain confidence in performing, and learn to work together as a team. Vocal technique and music education will be emphasized during rehearsals. Performances will be held in December and will include a variety of holiday songs.* We will accept up to (4) six year olds into this program. Please e-mail us before registering a six year old to make sure there is still room. TUESDAY 3:30-4:30PMCarlsbad Dove Library Meeting Room/AuditoriumTuition $200 (not including costume fee)

Register Here:

Gender

Student's Name

Student's Age

Registration and Payment may also be mailed to:

Sound System Kids
2319 Caringa Way #58
Carlsbad, CA 92009

Please include check payable to Sound System Kids, Name of Class, Student's Name, Student's Age, Student's Gender (show choir only), Address, Phone Number, and E-mail Address. Space is limited, so please e-mail us at info@soundsystemkids.org to let us know your registration is in the mail.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012

Flippin' Pizza Fundraiser coming soon! Take a break from the kitchen and join us on Wednesday, August 15th, 5-9pm at Flippin' Pizza in La Costa.

Come fill up on yummy, high quality pizza and support music education in our community. Plus, no dishes! Mention Sound System Kids and 50% goes back to our organization helping us bring more music education to our kids.

That night we'll be handing out 50% off coupons for our early childhood classes coming this fall. Yay! More music for more kids! That's what we're all about.

Take a moment to check out this article on the importance of music education.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Our FREE performance is around the corner! Please join us on Friday, August 17th, 4pm at the Carlsbad Dove Library Auditorium for our performance of How to Eat Like a Child (and other lessons in NOT being a grownup). Children ages 7-11 will perform after a week of our summer musical theater camp. Doors open at 3:45pm. Seating is first come, first serve and is limited so come early!

Many volunteers have helped to make this event come together. A great big thanks to:

Pat Atkin

Dennis Mathis

Dave Pendergrass

Bob Poppleton

Brian Poppleton

Shawn Record

More thank yous to follow. We are overwhelmed with the help and support! Thank you!

The San Diego Symphony is now selling tickets for their upcoming season! Check out these great family concerts. What a fun way to engage young children in classical music! Click here for pricing.

FAMILY FESTIVAL SEASON 2012-2013!

The San Diego Symphony's Family Festival concerts introduce children of all ages to the beauty and fun of classical music!

All concerts are performed in the afternoon and are just one hour long.

The concerts are both educational and entertaining and are most suited for kids ages 4 to 12, although all are welcome.

There are always fun pre-concert activities starting at 1pm, including the “musical petting zoo.”

Children two years and younger can come for free and sit in Mom or Dad’s lap.

SYMPHONIC OLYMPICSSunday, November 11, 2012, 2pmKen-David Masur, conductorJoin instruments from all over the world as San Diego Symphony musicians will go for the gold in various events such as the low note limbo and the fast note dash!

THE MAGIC OF MOZARTSunday, January 27, 2013, 2pmKen-David Masur, conductorThis concert explores the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of one of the world’s most popular composers with some of the greatest music of all time.

MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONSSunday, April 21, 2013, 2pmKen-David Masur, conductorJoin us for a journey through all those cherished life moments (birthdays, graduations, dances) made better by music!

Friday, July 6, 2012

Don't miss Carlsbad's TGIF Jazz in the Parks. Playing tonight is Big Time Operator at Stagecoach park. These concerts are great ways to expose your children to live music in family friendly environments. Come early to get a good patch of grass and bring a picnic for added family fun. For Carlsbad's full summer schedule click here.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I am always amazed at the spirit of the young. They are sweet and innocent and eager. I witnessed this last Thursday during our performance at Sunrise Senior Living. It was fun to see each excited performer share their growing talents from musical instruments to singing to dance. But it was the end of the performance that grabbed my heart and squeezed out some tears. The children stood throughout the audience and together with them, they sang patriotic songs. Their voices were heartfelt and hopeful. It was amazing to hear the very young and those much older joined in music.

A big thank you to all who joined us! This will be something we do again, and hopefully again, and again!

Students lined up ready to perform at Sunrise Senior Living.

Singing together "America the Beautiful".

One young performer pointing to the words as they sing together "My Country 'Tis of Thee".

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

We like to give children music opportunities. Lots of them. And many times those music opportunities help the community as well. So, tah dah! Here is our latest:

Sunrise Senior Living has invited us to perform on Thursday, June 28th at 6:30pm. This means that if there are kids out there who want to show off their talents, we encourage them to join us and bring some joy to the residents at Sunrise. So far we have pianists, vocalists, violinists, guitarists. We welcome it all. And it's absolutely FREE to participate. You just need to tell us you're coming.

If someone you know under the age of 12 would like to participate in this wonderful service, please e-mail us:

info@soundsystemkids.org

We'll need the name of the child, the musical talent they want to share, the name of the piece they will perform, and if an accompanist is needed or not.

After the performance, the children will be able to hand out treats to the residents and talk with them if they wish. Space is limited so tell us soon if you'd like to participate.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Monday through Thursday of our musical theater camps will be held at Giacoletti Music School located in the Carlsbad Village (505 Carlsbad Village Dr.) We are excited to have their teaching rooms available to us for our camp rehearsals.

On Friday, we will meet at our performance location, 1444 Lake Dr., Cardiff by the Sea. The performance will be held on the stage pictured below.

A typical camp schedule will be as follows:

9-9:20am Vocal/Drama Warm up

9:20-9:40am Drama Lesson/ Focus Principle of the Day

9:40-10:15am Rehearse vocals/choreography/staging of group numbers

10:15-10:30am Break into two groups and rehearse group acting scenes

10:30-10:40am Water/Stretch Break

10:40-11:20am Break into two groups and rehearse solo numbers

11:20-noon Whole Cast run through series of scenes. How the puzzle fits together.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

We are excited to announce that we are now registering for our Summer Musical Theater Camps!!!

This year's production is the hilarious and fun

HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILDAnd Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-Up

This play gives each child the opportunity to be in the spotlight. Every child will be given the experience of singing a solo, performing group numbers, acting out lines, and working as a team. In addition, we will take a professional head shot of each student and provide an 8x10 photo for use at future auditions.

Camp will be held daily M-F from 9am-12pm. Campers may attend an additional hour 12-1pm M-TH where they will help with sets and prop design. Fee for attending the bonus hours is $40. Friday camp will be dress rehearsal and then Friday evening we'll meet back for the performance for community, family and friends, Friday night.

Two sessions will be held:July 9th-13thAugust 13th-17th

Sign up for one week or both weeks and receive a different role each week. Materials fee is due once per summer, no matter how many weeks you enroll in.

Tuition is $150. Materials fee is $25 and includes your script, practice CD, t-shirt, and professional head shot (8x10 photo). These are yours to keep. Space is limited.

Register Here Below!

August 13th-17th

Student's Name

Student's Age

Ages 7-12

Tuition due upon registration.
Additional materials fee ($25) due by first day of camp.

Or Mail Payment with the following registration form to:Sound System Kids2319 Caringa Way #58Carlsbad, CA 92009